Navi Mumbai: Chunks of cement-concrete fell off Adoshi tunnel’s roof and sides on buses and cars on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of Mumbai-Pune expressway on Tuesday. No one was injured but a few vehicles were damaged. Traffic on the carriage was disrupted for over an hour and the congestion stretched for a few kilometres.Workers of the contractual firm, besides a team from highway safety patrol’s Borghat unit, were pressed into service to fix the issue. Traffic resumed after the debris was cleared and the lanes were opened in a phased manner. The incident raised safety concerns among motorists. Many demanded an inspection of tunnel works to assess its structural stability. —Umesh K Parida

GURGAON: A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student during a birthday party at a flat in Gurgaon. The accused, identified as Divyam, a resident of Delhi, was produced in a city court and sent to judicial custody on Monday. According to police, the woman, a student of Delhi University originally from West Bengal, had gone to a friend’s flat in Sector 33 on Saturday to attend a birthday party where alcohol was being consumed. Officers said the accused had joined the gathering through one of the victim’s friends. It is alleged that late at night, the accused, under the influence of alcohol, began molesting the woman. Police said he then allegedly took her to a secluded area inside the apartment and sexually assaulted her, taking advantage of her intoxicated state. The woman resisted the assault and raised an alarm, alerting her friend. The accused fled the scene, police said. The survivor approached police the next day, following which a case was registered at Sadar Police Station under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A medical examination was conducted and her statement was recorded before a judicial magistrate. “The accused who lives in Rohini has been arrested. He had come to the party at the invitation of a friend. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused committed the crime under the influence of alcohol. He was sent into judicial custody and further probe is underway”, said a senior police officer.

Mumbai: After four heatwave days in less than a fortnight this month, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar will likely see light rain/thundershowers on Thursday. IMD had forecast similar conditions on Wednesday too, but no rain was recorded.Some experts said while Mumbai is unlikely to see significant thunderstorms, MMR has the best chance of scattered light showers between late Wednesday night and Friday morning. Daytime temperatures, which had peaked at 40°C last week, saw a dip on Wednesday, with the weather bureau’s Colaba and Santacruz observatories recording maximum temperatures of 32.4°C and 31.3°C, respectively, which were 1.3°C and 2.3°C below normal. Minimum temperatures logged readings around 1° below normal—with 22.6°C at the Colaba station and 21.3°C at Santacruz observatory. The city had recorded heatwaves on March 5, 9, 10 and 13. A heatwave is declared when temperatures touch 37°C or more two days in a row. On March 10, the mercury hit 40°C, making it the hottest day in five years. TNN

After India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, all-rounder Shivam Dube was in no mood to wait to reunite with his family. The Mumbai-based cricketer revealed that he felt an overwhelming urge to see his father and children, prompting him to skip a planned flight and instead take an early-morning train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.Speaking at an event, Dube said, “Ghar jaake mujhe apne bachche aur apne papa se milne ki kaafi anxiety ho rahi thi… isliye main subah-subah ghar chala aaya. Wait, hi nahi ho raha thha (I was feeling anxious to meet my child and my father at home… that is why I left early in the morning. I just could not wait).” He travelled in a 3rd AC compartment with his wife and a friend.

Mindful of his celebrity status, Dube made careful arrangements to stay low-profile. He boarded a 5:10 am train to avoid crowds and stayed inside his car until the last moment. Onboard, he remained mostly on the upper berth, dressed in a cap, face mask, and full-sleeved T-shirt, resting quietly throughout the journey.Despite his precautions, Dube was nearly recognised when a ticket checker spotted his berth and asked, “Shivam Dube? Who is he, a cricketer?” Quick-thinking, his wife reassured the staff, “No, no. Where would he come from?” and averted attention.Dube’s stature has soared following India’s World Cup victory. Across eight innings, he amassed 235 runs at a strike rate of 169.06, playing key cameos that consistently provided momentum for the team. Already a contributor in India’s 2024 campaigns, Dube emerged as one of the underrated heroes of the 2026 title run, cementing his reputation as a reliable and impactful all-rounder.